Enterprise Account Executive
Basis
Location
New York Office
Employment Type
Full time
Department
GTM
Compensation
- $100K – $500K
This range represents our broad compensation philosophy and covers various responsibility and experience levels. Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in our equity plan and benefits program. We are committed to meritocratic and competitive compensation.
What you’ll be doing:
In this role, you will own the full sales cycle for Basis’s largest and most strategic accounts—from prospecting and generating initial interest to closing deals—while coordinating closely with customer success, solutions/technical teams, and external partners such as integrators. You’ll navigate complex, multi-stakeholder opportunities with long sales cycles, develop strategic account plans to hit goals and quotas, and build deep executive-level relationships to close high-value partnerships.
As we scale, you’ll help define our enterprise sales motion by codifying playbooks and best practices, and help build the GTM team by interviewing and mentoring future sellers.
📍 Location: NYC, Flatiron office. In-person team.
What you’ll bring:
5–10+ years of quota-carrying sales experience selling complex B2B software, with at least 2–3 years closing enterprise deals (six-figure+ ACV)
Proven track record of success (President’s Club or equivalent preferred)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Experience navigating complex org charts, procurement processes, and multi-stakeholder buying committees at the C-suite level
Comfort with longer sales cycles (6–12+ months) and formal procurement and security reviews
Ability to work in office in Manhattan 5 days per week
What we’d love to see:
Finance experience: Big Four accounting and consulting, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital
Sold accounting/finance software into the office of the CFO
Experience selling into large finance or accounting teams at enterprise companies
Startup experience: Background at high-growth companies during scale phases
Familiarity with enterprise sales methodologies (MEDDIC or similar)
What Success looks like in this role
Startup mindset: Excited about ambiguity and rapid growth—you’ll be building the enterprise playbook, not inheriting one
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All-in: This is not a 9-5, we have a massive opportunity ahead of us and are looking to further accelerate our velocity. We are optimizing for the best folks and happy to compensate generously.
Why Join Basis?
We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being:
Health & Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; and 6 coaching & 6 therapy sessions through Spring Health.
Time off: Unlimited PTO + 12 paid company holidays.
In-Office Perks: Daily meal stipends, a fully stocked kitchen, and $300 toward your custom desk setup.
Financial Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits and 401(k) retirement plan
Team Culture: Monthly office activities and frequent optional team happy hours.
Parental Leave
Compensation Range: $100K - $500K